Topic: Blu-ray Release Schedule

[james16]

Ninja Scroll (1993)
Release date: Dec. 4, 2012

ganda nito, hopefully malaking improvement compared sa dvd

[jas]

The Dark Knight Rises Limited Edition Blu-ray Combo Pack:

We can now confirm (via EW) that The Dark Knight Rises will be available in a limited 'broken cowl' edition which you can see below.

The Blu-ray of the film will be packed with features including:

  - The Journey of Bruce Wayne
  - The Batmobile documentary
  - Ending the Knight - an in-depth look featuring about 17 featurettes at how Nolan and his production team made The Dark Knight Rises

The Blu-ray, as well as DVD and digital versions of the film will be available on December 4th.

[anya618]

^kasing laki siguro ito ng dark knight batpod edition

[DVD_Freak]

I wonder if Warner will release a The Bat edition just like the Batpod before.

[jas]

^ Personally, I am waiting for the Dark Knight Trilogy Box Set....

Here's the preview artwork for the UK release Box Set:

[barrister]

Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection
Release date: Oct. 2, 2012




Dracula

Dracula, the first of Universal's Big Three Horror Icon pictures (the other two being Frankenstein and The Wolf Man, kicks off the Universal Classic Monsters: Essential Collection in style. The film still delivers, its meticulous restoration and faithful video transfers are the highlight of the disc, its DTS-HD Master Audio Mono mix is almost as impressive, and its supplemental package is light on tricks and heavy on treats.




Frankenstein

Frankenstein's restoration isn't as striking as Dracula's (or as extensive I suspect), but it's no less commendable. Everything from contrast inconsistencies to grain spikes, print flicker and fluctuations, scratches and specks (which rarely make an appearance), and other inherited issues have been managed with care, without undermining the detail of the original photography, thwarting the filmmakers' intentions, or robbing the image of its filmic qualities. There isn't any evidence of quick-fix manipulation or debilitating noise reduction, and the relative softness and darkness of Arthur Edeson's photography are the only things that might give the untrained eye pause, particularly if direct comparisons are being made to other films in the Essentials Collection. Black levels are deep and ominous (even if gray tones are a tad heavy on occasion), edges are clean and satisfying (just not razor sharp), and textures, where apparent, have been preserved. The encode itself is proficient as well, without any serious macroblocking, banding, smearing or errant oddities that might inspire videophiles to arm themselves with torches and pitchforks.





The Mummy

Yes, the grain here is faint and largely unobtrusive, and yes, print damage and blemishes are almost non-existent. But fine detail flourishes (as in the creases and wrinkles in Karloff's monster makeup), edges are pleasing and almost always clean (with only a handful of halos to point to), and contrast and delineation are dead on. Black levels? Beautifully dark. Midtones? Lovely. The experience? Near perfect. There is some residual print flickering, but only a hint. I spotted a few instances of soupy surges of grain as well, but like every imperfection I encountered, it appears to be derived from the source elements. (And minimized most effectively, again without endangering filmmaker's intention.) I can't imagine The Mummy looking any better than it does here.


http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Universal-Classic-Monsters-The-Essential-Collection-Blu-ray/35661/#Review

[jas]

The Dark Knight Rises Detailed
September 29, 2012

Warner Home Entertainment has officially announced and detailed its upcoming combo pack edition of director Christopher Nolan's global blockbuster The Dark Knight Rises (2012), starring Christian Bale, Tom Hardy and Anne Hathaway. The release will be available for purchase on December 4th.

Special Features:

    - The Batmobile Documentary

    - Ending The Knight
           Production
           The Prologue: High Altitude Hijacking
           Beneath Gotham
           Return to the Batcave
           Batman vs Bane
           The Bat
           Armory Accepted
           Gameday Destruction
           Demolishing a City Street
           The Pit
           The Chant
           The War on Wall Street
           Race to the Reactor
           The Journey of Bruce Wayne
           Gotham's Reckoning
   
    - Characters
            A Girl's Gotta Eat
            Shadows & Light in Large Format

    - Reflections
            The End of A Legend

    - Trailers

    - Art Gallery

    - US ONLY: Includes UltraViolet so you can enjoy the film on many different compatible devices.


Full article:
http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=9602         

[jas]

Warner Bros. Announces Dark Knight Trilogy Blu-ray Set
September 29, 2012

Warner Bros has announced a box set for Christopher Nolan's entire Dark Knight trilogy. Available the same day as The Dark Knight Rises, December 4th, the trilogy set will include all three films on Blu-ray along with a collectible book that details the production of all three films.

The price for the set will be $52.99, but think before you buy as Warner Bros has also announced that another set called The Dark Knight Trilogy Ultimate Collector's Edition will be released sometime in 2013.


Article & Box Set Art:
http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/172923-warner-bros-announces-dark-knight-trilogy-blu-ray-set

[jas]

Full Press Release for The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray and DVD
by SuperHeroHype
September 29, 2012

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group has released the full details on the December 4 home release of Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises and has also revealed that a "Dark Knight Trilogy Limited Edition Giftset" is coming (though some might want to wait until the "Dark Knight Trilogy Ultimate Collector’s Edition" comes in 2013).

http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/172925-full-press-release-for-the-dark-knight-rises-on-blu-ray-and-dvd

[jas]

The Dark Knight Rises - Target Blu-Ray Book & Best Buy Steelbook Exclusives:

http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/172981-retailer-exclusive-copies-of-the-dark-knight-rises-revealed

[munky]

from ign.com

Friends: The Complete Series is Coming to Blu-ray

I'll be there for you...in 1080p.

One of the TV's best, most popular shows of all-time is back. Warner Home Video has announced that they will bring Friends: The Complete Series to Blu-ray November 13, 2012. This expansive 21-disc set will include all 236 episodes, restored and remastered in full 1080p high definition, mixed in English Dolby Digital 5.1 audio.

This ultimate collector's edition will boast all content from previously released DVDs -- that's over 17 hours of bonus features. In addition to the previously available DVD content, Warner Home Video will sweeten the pot with three hours of fresh, all-new bonus features, including several retrospective documentaries with new interviews, extended episodes and more. Here's a breakdown of what to expect:
 •Friends From the Start: Learn how the show was created and the challenges of finding the perfect cast and capturing “lightening in a bottle”
 •When Friends Become Family: Enter the Writers Room and hear about the inspiration and development of some of the most iconic episodes and favorite moments from various seasons
 •Legacy of Friends: Learn why the show had to come to an end, its influence on pop culture, and the legacy that it left behind
 •The Original Producer’s Cut for 'The One Where Rachel Tells Ross': Re-assembled back to its original form. An introduction by Kevin Bright will set up the episode and explain why it was ultimately edited before air.
 •The Original Script for ‘The One Where Rachel Tells Ross’
 •Friends On The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2005)
 •Friends Visit The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2004)
 •The Ones With More Friends: The original extended broadcast episodes
 •The One with the Never-Before-Seen Gags: Originally made for the cast and crew
 •The Rembrandts - "I'll Be There For You": Official music video featuring the cast of Friends

Plus the DVD bonus features:
 •Friends Around the World: Explores the Friends phenomenon around the globe
 •On Location in London: Cross the Atlantic for a whirlwind English visit with Friends
 •The One That Goes Behind the Scenes: The full hour-long Discovery Channel Documentary
 •Behind the Style: The Look of Friends: Costume Designer Debra McGuire, Hair Stylist Jonathan Hanousek, and Makeup Artist Robin Siegel offer an inside look at Friends fashion, hair and makeup over the years
 •The Flaming Lips Phoebe Battles the Pink Robots music video featuring Lisa Kudrow and directed by Kevin S. Bright
 •Friends Final Thoughts: The cast and producers reflect during their final days at work and after series production ends
 •Never-before-seen uncut version of Smelly Cat
 •Matt LeBlanc Joey music video
 •Commentaries From 31 Episodes
 •Friends of Friends video guestbook
 •Gag reels from multiple seasons
 
Suggested retail for this set is $279.98. Amazon has the set available for pre-order for $195.99.

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/24/friends-the-complete-series-is-coming-to-blu-ray

[Ian Villaceran]

TASM is just a few days more. Definitely getting the SB for this release!

[Blu-devil]

Fortunately almost all the top releases will be available to buy in the UK so I should have them on release day rather than 4-8 weeks later like it was when I was living in Cebu. Getting The Dark Knight Rises, The Amazing Spider-Man and Total Recall Blu-ray SteelBooks for less than 1000PhP each and will be picking them up in store.

[at_sunset_blvd]

Fortunately almost all the top releases will be available to buy in the UK so I should have them on release day rather than 4-8 weeks later like it was when I was living in Cebu. Getting The Dark Knight Rises, The Amazing Spider-Man and Total Recall Blu-ray SteelBooks for less than 1000PhP each and will be picking them up in store.

I envy you steve, wish there was an HMV here
The ones your planning to thrash mail it to me 

[Columbia]

I envy you steve, wish there was an HMV here
The ones your planning to thrash mail it to me 

+1

[barrister]

Hungarian Rhapsody - Queen Live in Budapest
Release date: Nov. 6, 2012
 
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OkVRqDqFoM
 
Review: http://www.blu-raydefinition.com/reviews/hungarian-rhapsody-queen-live-in-budapest-blu-ray-review.html

[Zoot]

Anybody know when Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (Jim Carrey) will be released? Thank you!

[Ian Villaceran]

Anybody know when Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (Jim Carrey) will be released? Thank you!

It was released in 2004 but not from the US. You may get it from Amazon Canada or Germany..

[barrister]

Samsara
Release date: Jan. 8, 2013
 
 
YouTube trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp967YAAdNk
 

[jas]

Samsara
Release date: Jan. 8, 2013

Nice...I'll get this to go with my Baraka.

[barrister]

Dredd (2012)
Release date: Jan. 8, 2013
 
Blu-ray review:
 
1. Picture --- 3D:9/10; 2D: 6/10
2. Sound --- 9/10 (Reference Quality)
 
First time I've seen a reviewer say the 2D is much worse than the 3D.
 

http://www.avforums.com/movies/Dredd-3D-review_11138/blu-ray.html
 
 

[jas]

Schindler's List 20th Anniversary Blu-ray

Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced and detailed the Blu-ray/DVD/UltraViolet Combo Pack release of director Steven Spielberg's powerful Holocaust drama Schindler's List, starring Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes and Ben Kingsley. Nominated for twelve Academy Awards, with seven wins and countless accolades, the poignant and personal Best Picture-winner arrives on Blu-ray on March 5, 2013.

Spielberg also personally supervised the extensive high definition, lossless audio restoration of the film from the 35mm film original negative. Special features include:

   Voices from the List: Documentary featuring a number of moving testimonies and heartbreaking stories from men and women who survived the Holocaust thanks to Oskar Schindler.

   USC Shoah Foundation Story with Steven Spielberg: The director shows how filming Schindler's List inspired him to establish the USC Shoah Foundation.

Full article:
http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=10259

[the_w0rks]

^ Finally!

[jas]

Life of Pi Blu-ray

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment has officially announced and detained its upcoming 2D and 3D Blu-ray releases of Ang Lee's Life of Pi (2012), starring Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Adil Hussain, and Gérard Depardieu. The releases will be available for purchase on March 12th.

Full article with list of special features:

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=10370

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I wonder why the length of the documentaries slightly differ on the 3D & non-3D versions....

[jas]

Africa Blu-ray Detailed

BBC Home Entertainment has officially detailed the Blu-ray release of BBC One's Africa, the six-part, Sir David Attenborough-narrated BBC Natural History Unit documentary series from Life executive producer Mike Gunton. Africa streets on February 26, 2013.

Full article with list of special features:

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=10403

[jas]

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Comes to DVD and Blu-ray March 19, 2013

The first part of Peter Jackson's second J.R.R. Tolkien-inspired trilogy, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is coming to home video March 19. A production of New Line Cinema and MGM, the film will arrive early for Digital Download on March 12th and will then be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack and 2-Disc DVD Special Edition March 19.

All disc versions feature UltraViolet and over 130 minutes of bonus content. Nominated for three Academy Awards, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is an epic adventure that immerses audiences once again in the fantastical world of Middle-earth.

The March 19 home entertainment release will be followed by an Extended Edition in time for the holidays.

Articles:

http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/174867-the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-comes-to-dvd-and-blu-ray-march-19

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=10413

[the_w0rks]

Lots of anticipated releases in March. Les Miserables (expected,not yet definite), Life of Pi, Zero Dark 30, The Hobbit, Rise of the Guardians, Wreck-it Ralph, Who Framed Roger Rabbit

[barrister]

Eagles: Farewell I Tour, Live From Melbourne
Release Date: Feb. 26, 2013

http://www.amazon.com/Farewell-Live-From-Melbourne-Blu-ray/dp/B00AR1G3FS
 
 

[jas]

Les Misérables (2012) Blu-ray

Universal Studios Home Entertainment has officially announced and detailed the Blu-ray/DVD/UltraViolet Combo Pack release of director Tom Hooper's Les Misérables (2012). Nominated for eight Academy Awards, the innovative adaptation of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's musical of the same name stars Hugh Jackman, Anne Hatheway and Russell Crowe, and streets on March 22nd.

Full article with list of special features:

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=10462

[Clondalkin]

Now Im drooling for a Blu-Ray transfer of Hell Freezes Over after watching the latest documentary about the Eagles.

Eagles: Farewell I Tour, Live From Melbourne
Release Date: Feb. 26, 2013

http://www.amazon.com/Farewell-Live-From-Melbourne-Blu-ray/dp/B00AR1G3FS